World's FIRST Convertible XLR Connector Durability Tests with Neutrik ConvertCON

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episode: #228 First Uploaded: August, 23, 2021

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The Neutrik ConvertCON connectors are the world's first convertible XLR connector & you had some great questions about them. This video demonstrates how the ConvertCON stands up to typical abuse and wear that happens all the time on the job. Do they live up to the Neutrik reputation?

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[Mtaalas]

Regarding shear event, I always put the recommended amount of wire inside the XLR, or even few mm more, I never cut them as close as possible. Because that way I can push the cable in after soldering, the wires get a bit bent and this ensures that if ever, in any situation the strain relief slips or gives, the strain isn't immediately put to the delicate wires and solder contacts. Because it's not _if_ the strain relief gets tested, it's _when_ it get's tested :)

[Videditor]

I have a half dozen of these connectors for about 3 years now…Work well, fits and locks with a majority of connections. Great for broadcast tv IFBs and comms.

[jacobcook]

For a connector that seems to be getting advertised more as a problem solver and not an everyday connector, it seems to be a great solution. The fact that it took you going to town on it with a hammer and a 2x4 to get them to break, and then just for the covering to come off, says a lot for the quality of the build. At the end of the day, you still had a working connector and were still able to convert it. It looked like it held up to what I think would be the more common snagged on something and just tugged on, with no issue. I certainly still hope to grab a few.
In reality, how many times did it take you hitting them for them to break?

[crud]

Awesome stuff! I'd be curious to see a similar test with speaker level connectors. I love the Speakon Soldering video you did before. Thanks for doing this for us!

[markhofland]

I think, it's a great solution. Absolutely not for all cables, but soldering a couple of cables with this connector could be a live saver in some situations.

[carlosdiaz]

Song at 8:10? I hear it everywhere but dont know the name lol

[Tom-fhxr]

What are you using to generate and recive the pink noise?

[imark]

Many years back I got a couple ends to make some adapter cables with they were certainly expensive then. I made a stereo 3.5mm suming cable which can be used in reverse as an input recording cable with some loss which is probably good for loud output sources. I also made a 3.5mm mono to xlr cable. At the time they serve their purpose although they are very rarely used.

[Mtaalas]

They're also pretty expensive... almost 15€ a pop ($16-$17) so they're truly not an every day connector, but specialty thing that you make converter cables our of to save the day. :)

[imark]

Sidenote: what is that blue double ended box that you're using to play music from? as that looks interesting. Probably a video I haven't seen. One benefit of working myself to almost death at a job I shouldn't be doing is it I've made a bit of detail that I have invested into my equipment I need to make a video. I have gotten myself some cases no more tubs and miscellaneous equipment stacking combined studio hub with sound tools cat rack. I have done two things so far and set up has been 15 minutes for 2 - 4 Mic's 2x vocal 2x instrument, although definitely don't forget your now proprietary ethernet cables at home.

[Hermiel]

I'm pretty sure I made adapter cables with the Convert Con in like 2007 so it's not a new product.